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7 produkter
T.E.Lawrence and the Red Sea Patrol
The Royal Navy''s Role in Creating the Legend
E-bok, 2021
130 kr
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Although many books have been written about T E Lawrence and the Arab Revolt, none before has fully explored the pivotal role of the Royal Navy in the Red Sea at the time. This is the first book to be written about the Navy's role in the success of the Arab Revolt in the creation of the legendary …
They Were Just Skulls
The Naval Career of Fred Henley, Last Survivor of HM Submarine Truculent
Häftad, 2018
223 kr
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Foreword by Admiral Lord West of Spithead Few people, even in the Navy, are even aware of this dreadful incident [the loss of submarine HMS Truculent in the Thames] and certainly not the details of human error that led to this huge loss of life. The account is gripping, and explains the strange …
They Were Just Skulls
The Naval Career of Fred Henley, Last Survivor of HM Submarine Truculent
E-bok, 2020
159 kr
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This compelling story is the result of many hours spent recording the memories of Fred Henley. His life at sea is at the centre of his being and his own words are at the heart of the book. At the age of 14 Fred worked on a Thames sailing barge, then after his training at HMS Ganges, he joined his …
'Rosy' Wemyss, Admiral of the Fleet
The Man who Created Armistice Day
Häftad, 2021
241 kr
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Rosslyn Wemyss’ life and career was both fascinating and brilliant – a most distinguished admiral who is very little known. As the Allied Naval Representative at the Armistice negotiations on 11th November, 1918, he left an indelible mark on the life of this country when he was responsible, with …
Dido Papers
The Letters of a Victorian Midshipman
Häftad, 2025
254 kr
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The Dido Papers by John Johnson-Allen offers a rare and compelling insight into Victorian Royal Navy history, bringing to life the extraordinary letters of midshipman Bryan Godfrey Faussett. After training at Britannia Naval College in Dartmouth, 15-year-old Faussett joined HMS Dido in 1879 and …
Voices from the Bridge
Av David Smith, John Johnson-Allen
Häftad, 2010
245 kr
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Based on interviews and written accounts from over 50 contributors, this title vividly depicts the experiences of the deck officer, from pre-sea training and cadetship through the ranks to the eventual achievement of a Master's authority and responsibilities.
They Couldn't Have Done it Without Us
The Merchant Navy in the Falklands War
Häftad, 2011
196 kr
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Over seventy merchant ships sailed in the Task force sent by Britain to recapture the Falkland islands in 1982. Some were Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels, but the majority were STUFT-ships taken up from trade-and the officers and crew of these merchant vessels, all volunteers, suddenly found …
